Proverbial saying Crossword Clue
5 letters · New York Times · Monday, April 4, 2022 · 16-Across
Appeared in 1 New York Times Crossword: Monday, April 4, 2022.
Exact puzzle match · New York Times · April 4, 2022 · 16-Across · 5 letters
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a condensed but memorable saying embodying some important fact of experience that is taken as true by many people
noun
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